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Random Musings #21
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend, or Ode on a Mattress Sometimes saying goodbye is hard to do, especially after 13 years. But sometimes goodbye is necessary. After all, 13 years can be a long time. Especially for a mattress. We said goodbye today to our faithful mattress. It’s been the only mattress we’ve had… Continue reading Random Musings #21
Forty: Christmas Traditions
Our big family has many Christmas traditions, both big and small, but there are too many to list completely here. That being said, I’m going to tackle at least a few of them for those of you who might be curious about what we do as a big family each Christmas. Of course, this year… Continue reading Forty: Christmas Traditions
Thirty Six: Thank You, Veterans – From a Dad of Many
On this Veteran’s Day 2025: To every man and woman who has put on the uniform in the past or wears it proudly today: thank you. You stood watch so my wife and I could fill our house with noise, with kids running wild, with dinner table chaos, with bedtime prayers that actually get said… Continue reading Thirty Six: Thank You, Veterans – From a Dad of Many